Can antidepressants make you scared?

Although they’re often used to treat anxiety, antidepressants can potentially cause anxiety, especially when people begin taking them for depression. 1 Using various strategies, it is possible to get a better handle on these anxiety symptoms.

Why do people hesitate to take antidepressants?

People often hesitate to take antidepressants because they’re afraid of the side effects or of becoming dependent on the medication. But unlike many sleeping pills and sedatives, antidepressants don’t lead to physical dependence or addiction.

Should I be embarrassed to be on antidepressants?

In case you needed a reminder: There’s nothing shameful about taking antidepressants. Although that should be obvious, the stigma surrounding mental illness still makes the diagnosis and prescription of medication for depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue stressful for many people.

Are you weak if you take antidepressants?

Side effects from antidepressants are hard to avoid. Fatigue is one of them. This mostly is true of tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil (amitriptyline) and Tofranil (imipramine), which doctors don’t often prescribe any more.

How are you supposed to feel on antidepressants?

When first starting antidepressants, some people have mild stomach upset, headache or fatigue, but these side effects often diminish in the first few weeks as the body adjusts. Some people gain weight, though many stay “weight neutral,” and some even lose weight, Dr. Cox says.

Are You Afraid of antidepressants?

So I get fear of antidepressants and other medication. Psych medication is scary stuff. But sometimes you have to face that fear in order to get better. There seems to be two fears among people who are considering antidepressants: antidepressants don’t do anything or antidepressants do too much. I understand both fears.

Should I tell my doctor I’m taking an anti-depressant?

If a specialist prescribed you an anti-depressant, you should take it, In the worst case, if there are some side effects, you can just tell your doctor about it and stop taking it. But it’s best to tell him or her about your fears and considerations regarding taking the medication.

What are the side effects of antidepressants after you stop taking them?

And, to the best of my knowledge, there is no side effect of antidepressants that continues after you stop taking the drug. In other words, if a side effect develops with which you can’t live, you can always reduce the dose or get off the drug entirely.

What is a black box warning for antidepressants?

A black box warning is the most strong warning that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can place on a product and they did so because there were reports of people, possibly, getting increased symptoms on antidepressants and reports of people taking their own lives.